Encrypted By Design 2026 : Protecting Public Interest AI through Strong Encryption

Abuja, Nigeria (In-person) Benin& Togo (Virtual ), Nigeria, 14 October 2026 to 28 October 2026, 09:00 to 14:00 UTC

Hosted by TrustedTech Africa

As AI becomes part of how organizations deliver services, manage data, and engage communities, protecting sensitive beneficiary data, digital communications, and AI-enabled systems is becoming a critical responsibility.
Encrypted by Design 2026 is a hands-on convening that will bring together 30+ nonprofit organizations, AI practitioners, civil society organizations, and tech-for-good organizations to explore practical approaches to encryption, privacy, and responsible AI.

Participants will gain:

-Practical guidance on encryption and AI
-AI risk and data-mapping exercises -Privacy-by-design approaches for nonprofit organizations
– Connections with technical, policy, and digital rights experts
-Access to the AI & Encryption Playbook for African Nonprofit Technology Organizations